On the Xteink X3 (and why the X4 is probably better for most)

Thoughts on the Xteink X3 e-ink pocket reader after daily driving it, including why most people realistically don't need to splurge on it over the Xteink X4. This comparison will also be helpful for X4 owners deciding if they really need to upgrade. The gray unit is an Xteink X3 on stock firmware, the black unit is an Xteink X4 on Crosspoint. The phone is an iPhone 16. 00:00 to the point 00:19 main upside, and a caveat 00:46 biggest downgrade? 01:23 price 01:37 size and comparisons 02:13 reading/firmware/Crosspoint 02:27 important note on magnets 02:55 underrated upgrade! 03:19 gyroscope 03:43 time and battery indicator 04:05 more of the same? IN THIS VIDEO ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Xteink X3 (official website): https://www.xteink.com/products/xtein... Xteink X4 (official website): https://www.xteink.com/products/xtein... Xteink X4 on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cEmodJ * Free shipping in the US (and potentially better return/refund policies) USB-C to pogo pin dongle: https://amzn.to/4mkCZ9G * Definitely on AliExpress for cheaper, if it looks the same it will probably work also recommend - Micro SD cards: https://amzn.to/3MVDWrC * SD card reader: https://amzn.to/4pnbbBE * Cables: USB-C to C https://amzn.to/4beGqLz * and USB-C to A https://amzn.to/49lX0a0 * My phone case (in Walnut): https://amzn.to/49fpq5f * Just got an Xteink and/or looking for more resources on using one? Check out this starter guide (and don’t forget to check the description)!    • New Xteink? Watch this: Reading, Crosspoin...   STUFF I USE DAILY ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ https://pixel-leaves.com/gear CUSTOMIZABLE E-INK DOWNLOADS ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Fully customizable linked PDF notebooks and editable templates for Supernote, Kindle Scribe, Remarkable and Boox e-ink tablets. 🛒 on Etsy at https://pixelleaves.etsy.com and at https://hellopixelleaves.com ------------------------------------------------- ♪ “Slick Satin" - StreamBeats by Harris Heller Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6GTRL... ------------------------------------------------- The black X4 unit used in the video was purchased by me. The gray X3 unit was sent by Xteink with no conditions attached. I produced this video myself; no one helped me produce, previewed, provided direction for or approved any part of this video before it was uploaded. This video description contains affiliate links*, which means I may earn a small commission for purchases made through them, at no extra cost to you. Your support helps make it possible for me to make videos like this one. Thank you! :)